Annual Report 2013
It was also pointed out that those who were liable to maladjustment
to military service could not easily detected by a short time review of a
psychiatrist during the current physical examination for conscription. As
such, the NHRCK proposed that a diagnosis camp of psychiatrist,
clinical psychologist, and counseling psychologist should be formed to
observe and detect early the potentially maladjusted during the training
for the newly enlisted.
In particular, the Commission pointed out the necessity of a
comprehensive support organization for the development of psychology
and personality tests for the prediction of military maladjustment in
advance, establishment of the criteria for maladjustment diagnosis and
method of counseling treatment, and development of the mental health
promotion program. The Commission proposed the establishment of a
military health support center.
The
NHRCK
made
additional
recommendations.
They
include:
securing necessary personnel who would serve as military life counselors
so that more than two counselors could be assigned to a regiment level
military unit working out a plan to promote the professionalism of
counselors; and securing a resting place or self-development area as a
way
to
eliminate
maladjustment-inducing
factors;
improving
the
environment of the counseling room. The Commission emphasized the
importance of physical environment which would lead to the mental and
emotional stabilization of maladjusted soldiers.
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II. Major Activities of the Commission